Manual scavenging an embarrassment for India: MP Jaya Bachchan in Rajya Sabha
Jaya Bachchan said that the practice of manual scavenging is still going on even as we talk about going to the moon and Mars.
Mar 23, 2021, 16:45 PM IST
Uproar in Parliament: Opposition attacks Maharashtra government over corruption charges on Anil Deshmukh
Many political leaders on Monday (March 22) attacked the Maharashtra government over ex- Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh’s letter.
Mar 22, 2021, 16:06 PM IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned amid uproar over Maharashtra corruption issue
As soon as the Question Hour began, treasury bench members raised the Maharashtra issue with Deputy Chairman Harivansh.
Mar 22, 2021, 13:48 PM IST
No question of Anil Deshmukh’s resignation, says Sharad Pawar amid ruckus over ex-top cop’s letter
NCP Chief Sharad Pawar addressed a press conference on Monday (March 22) in relation to the allegations against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.
Mar 22, 2021, 13:36 PM IST
AAP MP cites rising COVID-19 cases, asks for adjournment of Parliament session
The second session of the Parliament is scheduled to conclude on April 8.
Mar 21, 2021, 23:44 PM IST
Bill to raise FDI limit in insurance sector passed in Rajya Sabha
The bill, which will now go to the Lok Sabha for approval, was passed by voice vote after opposition Congress and other parties staged a walkout in protest of the bill.
Mar 18, 2021, 20:18 PM IST
Insurance Amendment Bill 2021: Rajya Sabha adjourned as Opposition creates ruckus
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved a bill in the Upper House to consider for further amendment of the Insurance Act 1938.
Mar 18, 2021, 15:25 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to move Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2021 in Rajya Sabha for passing today
The Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2021 seeks to amend the Insurance Act to pave the way for 74 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector.
Mar 18, 2021, 10:10 AM IST
Parliament passes Bill to raise upper limit for abortions
The amended act will regulate conditions under which a pregnancy may be aborted and increases the time period within which the process may be be carried out.
Mar 16, 2021, 20:48 PM IST
No comprehensive scheme for rehabilitation of beggars, government informs Rajya Sabha
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment gave the information in a written reply to the question put forth by Biju Janta Dal (BJP) Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Prasanna Acharaya.
Mar 11, 2021, 12:17 PM IST
755 FIRs and 353 cases charge sheeted, over 1000 arrested in Delhi violence: Centre tells RS
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday (March 10, 2021) said that 755 FIRs, 1829 arrests and 353 cases were charge sheeted in cases related to riots in northeast Delhi.
Mar 10, 2021, 15:34 PM IST
LIVE: 'I will file my nomination only if you consider me your daughter,' says CM Mamata in Nandigram
Upset Over Seats, Actor Vijayakanth's DMDK quit the AIADMK-BJP alliance.
Mar 09, 2021, 08:35 AM IST
Budget Session of Parliament may conclude before first phase of assembly polls, say sources
Several parties had requested that the session, which was originally scheduled to continue till April 8, be curtailed due to the assembly elections in four states and one union territory being held between March 27 and April 29.
Mar 08, 2021, 22:39 PM IST
Budget Session of Parliament: Rajya Sabha washout over rising fuel prices as opposition creates ruckus
Rajya Sabha met for the first time in the second part of the Budget Session saw repeated adjournments as the Opposition continued protests inside the House. The Opposition's continuous uproar and persistent demand for a discussion on the increase in petrol, diesel and LPG prices led to the washout of the day's proceedings.
Mar 08, 2021, 22:14 PM IST
The second phase of the budget session of Parliament starts on Monday, will run until 8 April
The second phase of the budget session of Parliament begins on Monday (March 8) with all COVID-19 precautionary measures. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the Rajya Sabha would run from 9 am to 2 pm while the Lok Sabha would function from 4 to 10 pm.
Mar 08, 2021, 09:48 AM IST
'Cobra' remark taken out of context, it was just a film dialogue: Mithun Chakraborty
Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty, who joined the BJP on Sunday, has given a new colour to the West Bengal Assembly election.
Mar 08, 2021, 07:38 AM IST
Centre merges Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha television channels into Sansad TV
The government also said that retired IAS officer Ravi Capoor has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Sansad TV.
Mar 02, 2021, 14:56 PM IST
LIVE: BJP respects Indian entrepreneurial, business, trade skills, says Sitharaman in LS
Sitharaman, while her reply to the Union Budget discussion in Rajya Sabha on Friday, slammed the Opposition and accused them of constantly alleging a false narrative that the government only worked for cronies and said several of the Centre`s schemes were for the poor.
Feb 13, 2021, 09:29 AM IST
Dinesh Trivedi left Mamta Banerjee, says TMC is suffocating
TMC MP Dinesh Trivedi announced to leave TMC during his speech in Rajya Sabha. He also said that he feels suffocating in TMC. According to sources, Trivedi may soon join BJP.
Feb 12, 2021, 17:48 PM IST
Breaking News: TMC MP Dinesh Trivedi announced his resignation in Rajya Sabha
Another major setback to the Mamata government, TMC MP Dinesh Trivedi announced his resignation in the Rajya Sabha during the budget discussion. He said that I feel suffocated in TMC.
Feb 12, 2021, 14:34 PM IST
